From the Catena aurea, Saint John Chrysostom on today's gospel:
24. Then said Jesus unto his disciples, "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me."
Chrys., Hom. iv: ... And note, that He does not speak of it as compulsory, for He does not say, Though ye will not yet must ye suffer this, but, "If any man will." By saying this He rather attracted them; for he who leaves his auditor at liberty, attracts him the more; whereas he that uses violence oftentimes hinders him.
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